Process service and court filing in Des Moines County, Iowa
1 Des Moines County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes
- E-filing system
- Iowa eFile (EDMS)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $215.00
- Small claims fee
- $115
- Family law petition fee
- $285
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 27, 2026. Des Moines County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Des Moines County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Des Moines County?
1Court lists e-filing in Des Moines County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Des Moines County courthouses hear civil cases?
Des Moines County District Court (Eighth Judicial District). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Des Moines County?
$215.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Des Moines County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Des Moines County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.